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    Columbus Youth Foundation Honors 88 Students From Columbus City Schools

    On Tuesday evening at Huntington Park, 88 students from Columbus City Schools were recognized through the Best All-Around Student Awards. The awards were presented by the Columbus Youth Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation.

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    “We congratulate this year’s Best All-Around Students and celebrate their remarkable contributions to their schools, neighborhoods, and the community at large,” said Mark Lomax, II, DMA, Director, Arts & Generational Grantmaking at The Columbus Foundation in a statement. “These students are shining examples of generosity, leadership, and character.”

    The award celebrates students’ academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, service to community, and leadership during the 2022-2023 school year.

    Since 1985, the Columbus Youth Foundation has sponsored the Best All-Around Student Awards, honoring two students representing each middle and high school in the CCS district. Catherine M. Lyttle, CYF Chair and Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Worthington Industries, was the keynote speaker at this year’s event. The Linden-McKinley High School Marching Band also performed during the on-field ceremony.

    The Columbus Youth Foundation recognized 88 students from Columbus City Schools at the 2023 event.
    Photo by Challen Brown for The Columbus Foundation.

    The Columbus Youth Foundation also has a long history of helping central Ohio youth. Established as a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation in 1976, CYF has awarded more than $4 million in grants to help young people attend summer camp, participate in recreational activities, and enjoy cultural enrichment opportunities.

    Columbus City Schools class of 2023 will hold their graduations beginning Friday, May 26 through Saturday, June 3 at various locations throughout the city.

    The graduations will also be live-streamed on the District’s Facebook page.

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    Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?
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